Bioinformatics Technician salary
From 209 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 15-2099: Bioinformatics Technicians
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 41% of Bioinformatics Technician filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Weill Cornell Medical College. 12 filings (6% of the total), median $73,732.
- Median down 4% since FY2020. From $83,000 in FY2020 to $79,761 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Bioinformatics Technician H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 209 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Bioinformatics Technician jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 15-2099, Bioinformatics Technicians). The median base salary is $72,000, 41% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $61,800 and $85,000. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 41% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (46), and Weill Cornell Medical College is the employer that files the most (12).
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Top employers for Bioinformatics Technician
Employers with the most Bioinformatics Technician filings. Bar: share of all Bioinformatics Technician filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 41% of filings
Mid-level · 40% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 8% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $63,833 | 84 |
| Level II · Qualified | $72,236 | 82 |
| Level III · Experienced | $91,700 | 25 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $116,500 | 16 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Bioinformatics Technician pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $74,550 | 46 |
| Boston, MA | $70,000 | 23 |
| Washington, DC | $88,795 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Bioinformatics Technician does
All mathematical scientists not listed separately.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other), the median annual wage was $81,490 in May 2025, with 3,720 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $72,000, 12% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,227 | $47,980 |
| 25th percentile | $61,800 | $60,750 |
| Median | $72,000 | $81,490 |
| 75th percentile | $85,000 | $107,180 |
| 90th percentile | $107,600 | $154,580 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $53,227 |
| 25th | $61,800 |
| 50th (median) | $72,000 |
| 75th | $85,000 |
| 90th | $107,600 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $83,000 | $70,000 | $86,250 | 28 |
| FY2021 | $83,418 | $72,414 | $103,750 | 66 |
| FY2022 | $82,727 | $67,500 | $104,177 | 72 |
| FY2023 | $65,000 | $57,450 | $85,000 | 89 |
| FY2024 | $69,181 | $60,590 | $84,074 | 86 |
| FY2025 | $67,065 | $59,103 | $77,992 | 130 |
| FY2026 | $79,761 | $67,964 | $93,664 | 79 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Bioinformatics Technician make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Bioinformatics Technician jobs is $72,000 (209 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $61,800 and $85,000.
What does an entry-level Bioinformatics Technician earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $63,833. Level I accounts for 41% of Bioinformatics Technician filings.
Do H-1B Bioinformatics Technicians earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($72,000) is 12% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($81,490, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.